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There are many ways to brief a case. This article breaks down a few example templates that we have collected to give you some ideas.

A recommended timeline for current college students intending to apply to law school, and wondering how to structure the application timeline over their undergraduate years.

Have you ever wondered, "What are the Three Kinds of Torts?" If so, you're in for a treat! Dive into our guide to intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability, as we explore the fascinating world of civil wrongs. Discover how these three flavors of tort law come into play when one person causes harm to another, whether it's on purpose or by accident. By the end of this article, you'll have a better understanding of tort law and might even find yourself chuckling along the way. So, grab a

Rolling admission is when schools look at applications as they come in. The school will accept, and waitlist candidates until they have determined that the number of acceptances is full and then no one else will be admitted.  

Yes and no. It is the list that people think of first when they think of how good a school is. But it also forces schools to get ranked (obviously) which pushes people away from the nuance of what makes schools different.  The algorithm that USNews uses to rank schools is proprietary and a secret, but some researchers did some analytics magic and found some interesting/disturbing/informative things about the way in which schools are ranked. You can read about that here. Overall, what they foun

Law school OCI, or On-Campus Interview, is a critical recruitment process that takes place at law schools across the United States. During OCI, law firms, government agencies, corporations, and other legal employers visit law school campuses to conduct interviews with students, typically in their second year (2L), for summer associate positions or internships.

Corporate Attorneys work nearly exclusively with corporations and practice corporate law. They may work at a private law firm, big or small, or might be as in-house counsel for a company. A corporate lawyer is a legal expert who gives advice to businesses about their legal rights and duties. They represent the company as a whole, rather than its workers or shareholders. Companies work with corporate lawyers to make choices that follow laws and rules. Corporate law includes all legal matters rela

The LSAC is the Law School Admission Council, a nonprofit organization that provides services to law schools and prospective law students. The LSAC administers the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), and provides other services to facilitate law school admission. The LSAC also provides information about financial aid and scholarships to help law school applicants pay for their education.  The LSAC provides a variety of services to help law school applicants pay for their education. The LSAC admin

In short, you should go to the law school where you get in that will give you the greatest chance of success after you graduate.  But what does that actually mean in terms of what law school you should go to? The easy answer is that it depends on what you want from law school, and what you want to do afterwards. But we can dive a little deeper into the question and some potential ways that you can/should think about it. 

A LOCI is a letter that you send to schools that have waitlisted you. A LOCI makes it clear to the admissions committee that you are still interested in attending their school.